Rory McIlroy celebrates US PGA Championship victory

Rory McIlroy reclaims world number one ranking after a dominating eight stroke
victory at the US PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy repelled an early onslaught by Ian Poulter before before cruising to his second major title by a record eight shots at the US PGA Championship on Sunday.

"It's just an incredible feeling to sit up here, see this trophy, and be able to call myself a multiple major champion is," the 23-year-old Northern Irishman said afterwards.

McIlroy is the youngest player to win two major titles since the-then 23-year-old Seve Ballesteros clinched the 1980 Masters and will regain the number one spot when the world rankings are issued on Monday.

Englishman Poulter, who briefly trimmed McIlroy's lead to one shot after a sizzling five-birdie start, faded after the turn en route to a 69 and a tie for third at four under.

Four-times champion Tiger Woods, hunting his 14th major crown but his first in over four years, had to settle for a share of 11th place at two under after signing off with a 72.